Hey, Fashion People—These 9 Summer Shoe Trends Need Your Attention
I always find summer to be the most rewarding season when it comes to shoe trends. Maybe it’s the warm weather, the longer days, that first life-affirming pedicure or the simple fact that we can finally free our feet from socks but, suddenly, footwear gets a little more fun and fashionable. And seeing that we've been treated to temperatures in the twenties (let's hope we haven't already seen the peak), now feels like the ideal time to start taking a closet look at summer 2025's top shoe trends.
As someone who enjoys refreshing their shoe wardrobe with the seasons (and definitely doesn’t need an excuse to consider a new investment), I’ve riffled through hundreds of runway looks to bring you the pairs that are forecast to trend in a big way over the next few months. Some of these shoes are already filtering into my outfits—I owned a few, which speaks to how 2025 is revisiting styles from the archives—while there are others I’m bookmarking for upcoming holidays and hot days in the city. The thing they have in common however, is that they'll instantly elevate a simple summer outfit, be it one made up of jeans and a white T-shirt or something more elegant, like a circle skirt.
From Chloé's '90s-inspired jelly sandals to the motif that's officially taken over from last season's leopard print, scroll on to see the summer 2025 shoe trends I think it'll benefit you to know about.
9 Summer Shoe Trends Taking Over in 2025
1. Jelly Textures
Style Notes: Equal parts nostalgic and cool, jelly shoes are back—and no, they’re not just for beach days. With more refined finishes and silhouettes (thank you, Chloé), they’re a playful way to add personality to basic outfits. I’ll be styling mine with floaty dresses and denim alike.
Shop the Trend:
Chloé
Jelly Thong Sandals
These come in blue and tan, but the pink is so fun!
Free People
Marlow Jelly Flats
Another style that comes in an array of colours, though I suspect minimalists will like the clear iteration best.
Ancient Greek Sandals
Jelly Flip Flop
Upgrade your usual flip flops with this see-through style.
2. Peep Toes
Style Notes: The return of peep toes is just one example of how designers looked to the glamour of the past to inform spring/summer 2025. From kitten heels to taller pairs, stylish mules to sultry slingbacks, anything goes—what's non-negotiable is that flash of toe.
Shop the Trend:
Alaïa
Spike 55 Leather Peep-Toe Mules
These also come in flats and a higher heel—take your pick of the three.
Amina Muaddi
Kristina 105 Patent Leather Peep-Toe Pumps
These are giving screen siren.
Reformation
Paula Heeled Sandal
Tick off another big shoe trend with this mesh pair.
3. Butter Yellow
Style Notes: This soft, dreamy hue is having a major moment and shoes are one of the easiest ways to add it to your capsule wardrobe. Butter yellow feels fresh without being loud—in fact, it almost acts like a neutral, pairing well with white, taupe, navy and black, as well as more unexpected shades like pale blue or burgundy.
Shop the Trend:
ZARA
Leather Slingback Strap Shoes
How these are still in stock, I have no idea.
Le Monde Béryl
Luna Leather Ballet Flats
If you're into ballet flats, this pair will be the next on your wish list.
Russell & Bromley
Slinky Sandals
Ideal for wedding season.
4. Metal Hardware
Style Notes: From polished buckles to sculptural accents, metal detailing is giving even the simplest of shoe silhouettes a luxurious-looking finish. I’ve noticed how much it elevates a look—those small, shiny touches make flats or heels feel instantly more styled and intentional than more basic summer shoes.
